Astell&Kern SP1000 overview

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This B&H Kit includes an Astell&Kern A&ultima Series SP1000 High-End Music Player and leather case. This kit gives you everything you need to enjoy audiophile-level audio on the go. The SP1000 delivers high-end audio processing and high-resolution playback with an octa-core CPU, dual AK4497EQ DACs, native support for DSD files, and support for audio files up to 32-bit/384 kHz bit-to-bit quality. All of this technology is housed in a rigid stainless steel housing, which can be operated via the built-in 5" touchscreen and multifunction wheel. Constructed from Swedish-made Tarnsjo leather, the bundled case is designed specifically for the SP1000's unique dimensions. It provides a textured feel and full access to the touchscreen and buttons, all while guarding against accidental scratches add other damage.

Astell&Kern SP1000 A&ultima Series High-End Music Player (Black)

The black A&ultima SP1000 from Astell&Kern is a high-resolution media player, featuring an updated dual DAC and octa-core processor for fast and responsive operation with vivid sound reproduction. The SP1000 supports a wide variety of audio formats including WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF, as well as native DSD. The player is equipped with dual AKM AK4497EQ chips, which provide a playback resolution up to 32-bit / 384 kHz and native DSD playback of DSD256 (1-bit / 11.2 MHz).

The SP1000 can be controlled via its 5.0" touch screen and features a physical multifunctional knob, which allows convenient, one-finger on/off control, fine volume control, and additional push-and-turn features. The unit has 256GB of internal storage, and supports microSD cards up to 256GB, for a total of 512GB of potential storage. Thanks to its streaming capabilities, you are not limited to playback of songs you have on your device, as it can stream tracks from your Mac or Windows computer connected to the same wireless network. The SP1000 ships with a leather case, two protective films (front/back), a USB Type-C cable, and a microSD card tray with tray pin.

32-bit / 384 kHz Bit-to-Bit Playback

The latest AK4497EQ dual-DAC design and the upgraded CPU in the A&ultima SP1000 allows for accurate playback of native 32-bit / 384 kHz audio with no compromise on sound quality

The music is played back, bit-for-bit, just as the artist and engineer intended for it to be heard

The A&ultima SP1000 also supports native bit-to-bit DSD playback up to 11.2 MHz for the best sound possible

Independent DACs for the left and right audio channels provide a wider soundstage and better stereo separation

Each AK4497EQ DAC provides rich and vivid audio reproduction, allowing the listener to enjoy the sound as it was meant to be heard

Octa-Core Processor

The A&ultima SP1000 is equipped with an octa-core CPU which allows the player to produce the exact musical detail present in the original recording without distortion and provides a quick, lag-free operation

The A&ultima SP1000 features faster booting times, speedy file transfers, lag-free processing and a new intuitive user interface for the ultimate player experience

Intuitive User Interface

The A&ultima SP1000 features a revamped interface design which provides music playback from the home screen to give users a more music-centric experience

By placing the power button on the multifunctional wheel located on the side of the A&ultima SP1000 instead of on the top, users can control the volume and turn the LCD screen on/off, all with one simple control

The A&ultima SP1000 features a bezel-less design to maximize screen size

Song and player information is sharp, colorful and easily to read on the larger, brighter screen:

Player is in the main

All functions are centered on music replay

Secure access to the music DB and features to manage music files

Minimum menu depth and simple structure

Faster Charging and Quicker File Transfers

Next-generation USB Type-C support allows file transfer speeds up to 10 Gb/s and supports both data transfer and charging from the same cable

USB 3.0 protocol transfers data twice as fast when compared to other Astell&Kern players - charging with a fast charger (at 9V/1.67A) takes only two hours and allows up to 12 hours of continuous playback